Supplier News

FleetGenius opens SuperCenter in Rochester, New York

FleetGenius LLC, a Naples, Florida-based container and compactor solutions provider for the environmental services industry, has opened its new SuperCenter in Rochester, New York.

The facility creates 40 new jobs for the local community and is an important part of FleetGenius’ expansion strategy, the company says.

The SuperCenter formally opened in early May, with production ramping up throughout the month.

FleetGenius founder, Chairman and CEO Andreas Gruson was born in New York and says he is thrilled to be bringing the company to his home state.

“I am excited to announce the opening of our new facility in Rochester,” he says. “Our expansion into this area is an important part of our growth strategy, and we look forward to creating new jobs and contributing to the community and to the local economy.”

FleetGenius manufactures a full line of steel compactors, front-load containers, roll-off containers, specialty containers and scrap trailers. The company provides related services, such as compactor sales, installation, maintenance, service and refurbishment, open-top container sales, repair and rebranding.

FleetGenius also offers plastic cart management, assembly and distribution, repair and end-of-life recycling services.

Recycleye, MSS partner to advance sorting

Optical sorting equipment manufacturer MSS Inc., headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and British technology company Recycleye have announced a strategic partnership in North America that will combine their strengths and bring new technology to the waste and recycling sectors.

Recycleye artificial intelligence (AI) technology has been incorporated with MSS’ optical sorting solution, creating what MSS says is a powerful new family of offerings known as MSS Vivid (Visually Verified Identification) AI. This new solution is unique among current AI detection and extraction offerings because it combines Recycleye AI vision systems with MSS air ejection system capabilities to sort material at the highest volumes, the company adds.

Using field-proven air ejection as the extraction method allows recyclers to run higher belt speeds, process more volume and eject side-by-side materials on a belt similar to optical sorting but without the limitations of a mechanical effector that is commonly used with robots. MSS Vivid AI combines the reliable rapid-sorting air jets the company is known for with the granular real-time data provided by AI that plant managers need to drive efficiency and profitability in their facilities, MSS says.

With MSS’ background, the company says it can pair the right detection method with the right extraction method. Within the family of products, MSS also can offer a mechanical robot paired with Recycleye AI technology, which can be more suitable for certain applications. Additionally, the companies can pair the AI vision system with a near-infrared sensor or metal detection.

Using AI, MSS Vivid AI can detect black plastics and subtle differences in object color, shape and texture as in the case of sorting used beverage cans (UBCs) from non-UBC aluminum or thermoforms from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles. The AI solution from Recycleye (known as Recycleye Vision) also can distinguish food-grade from nonfood-grade plastics, MSS says.

Customers buying MSS Vivid AI will benefit from the established customer service that MSS, a CP Group company, offers, which means technicians are available for on-site response and rapid access to replacement parts overnight across the U.S.

The new product will be available this summer and was introduced at San Diego-based CP Group’s booth at WasteExpo in New Orleans in May.

“Recycleye and MSS Inc. share the same vision of creating a world without waste that is clean and sustainable to the generations that follow,” Recycleye CEO Victor Dewulf says. “We are proud to combine our technology with these globally trusted sorting capabilities for the North American market and confident that together, we can further reduce the impact of waste on the planet.”

Bomag signs dealer for state of Maine

Bomag Americas, Ridgeway, South Carolina, has signed Central Equipment Co. as a new dealer, covering the entire state of Maine. Under the dealer agreement, Central Equipment will provide its customers with sales, service and parts support for Bomag light and heavy tandem rollers, single-drum rollers and landfill compactors.

“Central Equipment Co. has been a successful and well-run organization for many years, and we are proud to welcome them into the Bomag network,” Bomag Americas Vice President of Sales and Marketing Cole Renken says. “Since their founding, they have developed a positive reputation in the industry, and we are excited to work alongside such a well-regarded company.”

Central Equipment is headquartered in Stillwater, Maine, and has been partnering with Maine contractors since its founding in 1959. The family-owned business prides itself on delivering reliable service, excellent product support and offering innovative, reliable construction equipment.

Central Equipment specializes in the sale and rental of new and late-model equipment.

“We are very pleased to promote and support Bomag light and heavy rollers and landfill compactors throughout the state of Maine,” Central Equipment Co. President Kent Leonard says. “Bomag manufactures reliable, cutting-edge and extremely well-engineered equipment, and they are committed to supporting a strong customer-focused network. Their high quality and keen focus on our mutual customers make them an ideal partner for Central Equipment Co.”

Routeware Global acquires waste, recycling software provider Recyclist

Routeware Global Inc., a Portland, Oregon-based provider of integrated technology solutions for the waste and recycling industry, has acquired Recyclist, a Truckee, California- based software provider of waste and recycling compliance and sustainability programs.

“Joining forces with Routeware means we can take our mission to the next level and have an even greater impact in promoting sustainability and reducing waste,” Recyclist founder and CEO Emily Coven, says. “We are excited to expand our reach and provide innovative solutions to more customers.”

Routeware has offices and customers throughout the United States, United Kingdom and Canada. The company provides onboard computers and software solutions to the solid waste and fleet industries.

The company says its software provides municipalities and private haulers with a full suite of capabilities, including onboard computers, integrated video, route optimization, outreach and education, customer self-service and enterprise management.

Routeware says the addition of Recyclist’s program tracking, sustainability and compliance tools will further enhance its offerings within the waste and recycling industry.

“The acquisition of Recyclist is an important milestone for Routeware’s growth strategy, as it marks our commitment to expanding our capabilities in the waste and recycling industry,” Routeware Chief Revenue Officer Paul Rafalowski says. “We’re excited to welcome Recyclist to the Routeware family and look forward to working together to provide more comprehensive compliance and sustainability solutions to our customers.”